Scope
Description
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) is home to the Clinical Trials Support Network (CTSN), which has been operating since 2018 and is now seeking to transition into a fully registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) under the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC). The CTSN has developed a strong reputation for supporting complex intervention trials, particularly in non-traditional and non-NHS settings, such as public health and social care. Unlike many CTUs that focus on pharmaceutical or chemical trials, CTSN's niche lies in non-chemical, psychosocial, and behavioural intervention research. However, CTSN also supports Phase IV trials involving investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs), especially those focused on real-world effectiveness and safety. This broader remit allows CTSN to contribute to a wider range of clinical research, including studies that bridge traditional and non-traditional trial methodologies.
To support strategic planning, investment, and positioning of the CTSN as a nationally recognised CTU, UH is commissioning a comprehensive market analysis.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £16,000 excluding VAT
- £20,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
- 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
MIDNIGHT HEALTH LIMITED
- Companies House: 14283329
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJJD-7793-GQRQ
26 Hammonds Green
Southampton
SO40 3HJ
United Kingdom
Email: jennifer.head@midnightconsulting.co.uk
Website: https://www.midnighthealth.co.uk/commercial-insights
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007147
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWL-7636-TRBG
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
United Kingdom
Email: categorymanagers@herts.ac.uk
Website: http://www.herts.ac.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government